Live Backtest Results
The BTC Bearish Harami Cross backtest applies the same rule throughout this page: Enter long when a Bullish Engulfing pattern is detected. Exit long when a Bearish Harami Cross pattern is detected.
ROI
-22.5%
Win Rate
0.0%
Max DD
34.94%
Sharpe
-1.49
Profit Factor
N/A
Total Trades
1
Backtest insights
Backtest Insight, The Bearish Harami Cross strategy generated reported ROI of -22.5% from exact raw Total Return -0.2248238250640001 over the 1 minute timeframe. Maximum drawdown was 34.94%, win rate was 0.0%, and the test recorded 1 trades.
Performance may vary depending on market conditions. During trending periods, the strategy may behave differently compared to ranging markets, impacting both returns and drawdowns.
How the BTC Bearish Harami Cross Strategy Works
What It Is
A Bearish Harami Cross places a Doji body inside the preceding bullish real body. It represents indecision after buying pressure and is not a bullish confirmation signal. The named bearish pattern is a long exit signal, not a short entry or bullish confirmation.
How Signals Are Generated
Enter long when a Bullish Engulfing pattern is detected. Exit long when a Bearish Harami Cross pattern is detected. The named bearish pattern is a long exit signal, not a short entry or bullish confirmation.
When It Works Best
The Bearish Harami Cross exit hypothesis can limit exposure if seller pressure develops after a Bullish Engulfing long entry. This is a testable hypothesis, not a regime conclusion proven by aggregate metrics.
When It Performs Poorly
The Bearish Harami Cross exit can close a long before an advance resumes, or arrive after losses. A sustained decline before an exit signal can still cause drawdown.
Strengths
Tests the exact named Bearish Harami Cross pattern
Keeps entry and exit conditions auditable
Compares BTC/USDT across a consistent timeframe grid
Limitations
A Bearish Harami Cross pattern does not guarantee gains
Detector-only signals can fail without follow-through; no extra confirmation is modeled
Signal frequency and market regime change the result
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Frequently asked questions
How did the BTC Bearish Harami Cross strategy perform on the 1 minute timeframe?
This backtest reported ROI of -22.5% from exact raw Total Return -0.2248238250640001, with maximum drawdown of 34.94%, a win rate of 0.0%, and 1 trades. Historical results do not guarantee future results.
What does a Bearish Harami Cross candle represent?
A Bearish Harami Cross places a Doji body inside the preceding bullish real body. It represents indecision after buying pressure and is not a bullish confirmation signal. The named bearish pattern is a long exit signal, not a short entry or bullish confirmation.
What role does Bearish Harami Cross play in this test?
The named pattern is an exit signal. Enter long when a Bullish Engulfing pattern is detected. Exit long when a Bearish Harami Cross pattern is detected. A Bearish Harami Cross pattern does not guarantee gains
Why does timeframe matter for this Bearish Harami Cross test?
The 1 minute timeframe changes signal frequency and surrounding market context, so results can differ across horizons.
How can I reproduce this Bearish Harami Cross backtest?
Paste the exact prompt below into CoinQuant and use BTC/USDT on the stated timeframe.